Archive · 16 Sep 2026
Aga Khan V Meets Dawoodi Bohra Leader’s Son in Mumbai
Prince Rahim Aga Khan V met Shahzada Husain Burhanuddin in Mumbai.
Aga Khan V represents the Nizari Ismaili Muslims.
Shahzada Husain Burhanuddin is the son of Dawoodi Bohra leader Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin.
The two communities are different branches of the broader Ismaili tradition.
Their religious paths separated because of a disagreement over succession many centuries ago.
The meeting showed that the communities can still share warmth and respect.
They discussed work in education, healthcare and welfare.
The meeting also reminded followers of their shared religious history.
Prince Rahim Aga Khan V met Shahzada Husain Burhanuddin in Mumbai on Monday.
The two represent the Nizari Ismaili and Dawoodi Bohra communities, respectively.
A Dawoodi Bohra spokesperson said the meeting reflected mutual respect between the communities.
The leaders discussed contributions to education, healthcare and welfare.
The meeting highlighted shared Ismaili heritage despite the communities’ separate religious traditions.
- Who
- Prince Rahim Aga Khan V and Shahzada Husain Burhanuddin, son of Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin.
- What
- They held a meeting highlighting shared Ismaili heritage and community ties.
- When
- Monday.
- Where
- Mumbai.
- Why
- To discuss mutual respect and the communities’ contributions to education, healthcare and welfare.
- Nizari Ismaili representative
- Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, the 50th hereditary Imam of the Nizari Ismaili Muslims.
- Dawoodi Bohra representative
- Shahzada Husain Burhanuddin, son of spiritual leader Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin.
- Meeting location
- Mumbai.
- Community focus
- Education, healthcare and welfare.
- Historical division
- The major Ismaili succession dispute occurred in 1094 CE.
- Dawoodi Bohra lineage
- The community traces its religious lineage to the Tayyibi Musta’li tradition.
- Meeting theme
- Warmth, mutual respect and shared religious heritage.